Screening Specialist

Now hiring! Screening Specialist

Brooks, OR 

We are looking for a Screening Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Brooks, OR.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The Screening Specialist will support the breeder by planning, organizing, planting, evaluating, and harvesting all Long Day onion activities, including hybrid screenings in the Columbia Basin and Idaho and seed production trials in Idaho and Oregon.

As a Screening Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Helping organize, independently coordinating, setting up, executing, and evaluating hybrid screenings as defined by the Breeder
• Helping organize, independently coordinating, setting up, executing, and evaluating seed production trials as defined by the Breeder
• Ensuring quality data collection from trials, organizing and entering data in PRISM, and communicating results and conclusions to the Breeder
• Supporting miscellaneous breeding activities, including bulb storage evaluation, bulb selection, field evaluation of breeding nurseries, and stock seed field work as needed

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, or a related agricultural field
• Have some experience conducting field trials in plant breeding, agronomy or related disciplines
• Possess knowledge of horticulture or agronomy
• Can work independently in field conditions, including isolated locations, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple competing tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
• Are a team player who collaborates well with colleagues in Product Development, Statistics, Sales, and Seed Production
• Have strong organizational and planning abilities
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office and have basic knowledge of databases and statistics
• Maintain precise data management and strong attention to detail
• Are analytical with keen observational skills
• Are able to communicate fluently in English. Have a basic level of Spanish (a plus)
• Are able to travel up to 25%, domestically, and regular day travel

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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